Love a paradeThe 82nd Bud Billiken Parade & Picnic celebrating youth and education is the nation's largest and oldest African American parade. New this year is a Gospel Festival, which starts at noon. The parade kicks off Saturday at 39th St. and King Drive and ends in Washington Park, 5531 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Chicago. Free admission. (773) 536-3710 or budbillikenparade.com. 10 a.m. parade Saturday, Aug. 13; Gospel Festival starts at noon.

Aggregate artMore than 75 artists from around the country display their work as part of the 7th annual Art In Your Eye Festival this weekend along the Batavia Riverwalk in downtown Batavia. Free admission. (630) 761-3528 or artinyoureye.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14

Mayslake Family DayGuests of all ages are invited to the Family Day at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Bring a picnic to dine on the grounds. Then take part in interactive events including live musical entertainment, tours of Mayslake Hall, art activities, fishing, archery and more. Lemonade and popcorn will be available for purchase. Free admission. (630) 933-7200 or dupageforest.com. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13

Big Truck Show Youngsters can get an up-close view of trucks and other working vehicles at the Big Truck Show at the James O. Breen Community Park, at Campton Hills and Peck roads, St. Charles. See everything from garbage trucks to police squad cars and front-end loaders. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions. Admission is free, but registration is required. Call (630) 513-6200, or go to stcparks.org. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 13

Marigold MamboThe Chicago area chapter of the USA Dance group invites the public to its monthly party and social dance, Marigold Mambo, at the Centre at North Park, 10040 Addison, Franklin Park. Mambo dance lessons run from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Social dancing runs 8:15 to 11 p.m. (includes mixers). Admission is $8 for members; $10 for nonmembers and $6 for students (with an ID). (847) 577-9014 or visit usadancechicago.org. Doors open at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13

A tribute to ZZ TopFans of legendary rock band ZZ Top can head to Lincolnshire's Viper Alley nightclub, 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, to see ZZ Top tribute band Eliminator rock the stage with the band's greatest hits. $7-$10. (847) 499-5000 or viper-alley.com. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13

'Memories and Moments with Elvis'Vocalist Steve Richards stars in a musical tribute to Elvis Presley in "Memories and Moments with Elvis," at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheater.com. 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14

'Footloose'Up and Coming Theatre presents "Footloose," the 1998 Broadway musical adaptation of the 1984 film musical about a teenage rebel who comes to a small town where dancing is banned, at Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. $17-$19. Visit uactheatre.com. 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 14

France comes to WheatonCelebrate the culture and foods of France in nearby Wheaton on French Connection Day at Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The event features a French open air market, music, French fare, a beer and wine garden with wine tastings, crafts for children and street performers including a mime, a stilt walker and others. Free admission. Parking is $5 ($2 before 10 a.m.). (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14